NVIC 05-81: Literature on hazardous cargo information
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This Coast Guard circular gives references to information on hazardous materials. Enclosure (1) lists suggested references on hazardous cargoes subject to regulation. The circular is guidance and encourages its use.
Applies toCoast Guard units and recipients in industry who are involved with the shipment of hazardous cargoes.
What it says
The circular's purpose is to provide references to information on hazardous materials.
NVIC 05-81 PURPOSE“To provide references to information on hazardous materials.”
This circular cancels Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-79.
NVIC 05-81 DIRECTIVES AFFECTED“Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-79 is canceled.”
Enclosure (1) is a list of suggested references covering physical properties, toxicological effects, fire fighting techniques and safe handling procedures for most hazardous cargoes subject to regulation.
NVIC 05-81 DISCUSSION“Enclosure (1) of this Circular is a list of suggested references which contain data”
Coast Guard units and industry recipients involved with shipping hazardous cargoes are encouraged to use enclosure (I) for guidance.
NVIC 05-81 ACTION“Coast Guard units and recipients in industry who are involved with the shipment of”
Common questions
What is the purpose of NVIC 5-81?
Its purpose is to provide references to information on hazardous materials.
“To provide references to information on hazardous materials.”
Which earlier circular does NVIC 5-81 cancel?
It cancels Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-79.
“Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-79 is canceled.”
Who is encouraged to use the list of suggested references?
Coast Guard units and industry recipients involved with the shipment of hazardous cargoes are encouraged to use enclosure (I) for guidance.
“Coast Guard units and recipients in industry who are involved with the shipment of”
The text of NVIC 05-81
U.S. Coast Guard, NVIC 05-81 (main body; enclosures not shown)
Literature Concerning Hazardous Cargoes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES COAST GUARD U.S. COAST GUARD (G-MHM-3) WASHINGTON, D.C. 20593 NVIC 5-81 26 May 1981 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 5-81 Subj: Literature Concerning Hazardous Cargoes
Literature Concerning Hazardous Cargoes — PURPOSE. To provide references to information on hazardous materials.
PURPOSE. To provide references to information on hazardous materials.
Literature Concerning Hazardous Cargoes — DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-79 is canceled.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-79 is canceled.
Literature Concerning Hazardous Cargoes — DISCUSSION. Enclosure (1) of this Circular is a list of suggested references which contain data
on the physical properties (such as vapor pressure, boiling point and flash point), toxicological effects, fire fighting techniques, safe handling procedures, etc. for most hazardous cargoes subject to regulation.
Literature Concerning Hazardous Cargoes — ACTION. Coast Guard units and recipients in industry who are involved with the shipment of
hazardous cargoes are encouraged to use enclosure (I) for guidance. End: (1) List of Suggested References (2) Chemical Hazards Response Information System, Procedures for Obtaining Manuals (3) Emergency Response Guidebook, distributors' addresses Non-Standard Distribution: Ce: Baltimore (75); San Francisco, Mobile, Pittsburgh, Providence, Norfolk (50); Galveston (30); Cleveland, Portland OR, Sturgeon Bay (25); San Diego, Savannah, Buffalo, Corpus Christi (20); Tampa, Valdez, Milwaukee, Louisville, Detroit, Toledo, Nashville, Anchorage (15); Portland ME, Duluth, Charleston, Huntinoton, Minneapolis-St. Paul (Dubque), Guam, San Juan (10); Juneau, Cincinnati, Memphis, Wilmington, Miami, Paducah, Albany (5) extra Cm: New Orleans (250); New York (200); Seattle (100); Houston (50); Terminal Is. (LA-LB), Philadelphia (40) extra Em: New London, Houma, (30); Ludington (8) extra En: Ketchikan, Kenai, Kodiak, Lake Charles (5) extra
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